This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Brooks, Henry Luesing

Born December 9, 1905, in Louisville, KYDied December 30, 1971

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of KentuckyNominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 16, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on August 18, 1954, and received commission on August 21, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1960-1969. Service terminated on December 12, 1969, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitNominated by Richard M. Nixon on August 13, 1969, to a new seat authorized by 82 Stat. 184. Confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1969, and received commission on December 11, 1969. Service terminated on December 30, 1971, due to death.

Education:University of Wisconsin, A.B., 1927Jefferson School of Law (now University of Louisville School of Law), LL.B., 1929